Executive Producer

This position will assist the News Director in leading the overall vision, production quality and editorial content for all multimedia news platforms on a day to day basis. Identifying engaging content, teaching others how to do so, and developing a roadmap to meet the goals of our company.

Role and Responsibilities

Lead teams in the creation of unique newscasts and digital segments

Write and copy edit news stories for on-air broadcast and digital platforms

Write and teach staff to write in an engaging and authentic manner

Teach staff to develop content through social listening and independent sources

Teach staff how to research for facts and credibility

Skillfully use social media and digital tools to research, discover and distribute content

Responsible for directing producers, reporters and photographers to complete assigned tasks, and structuring newscasts to fit within time parameters

Active participant in editorial meetings and take a leadership role in generating story ideas

Must be active in social media and embrace producing content for multiple platforms

Oversee feedback and training for Newscast Producers

Approve Newscast Producers’ daily rundowns

Work with News Director to coordinate Newscast Producer schedules

Input on hiring and/or termination of Newscast Producer

Must be a team player with a positive attitude and desire to win

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Strong social media skills, including an active newshound presence on Twitter and Facebook

3-5 years of experience supervising and leading other journalists

Lead and inspire news teams to work together for a great newscast

Coach and inspire on air talent to be engaging

Perform other tasks as required by News Director

College degree in English, Broadcast Journalism, or Mass Communications or equivalent experience

Proven experience producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content

Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time-sensitive deadlines

Experience handling live, breaking news situations and changing events in a calm manner

Proficient in multi-tasking, and have a flexible work schedule

Physical Requirements
Good eyesight and hearing, ability to walk upstairs and sometimes long distances, ability to lift weights up to 10 pounds, ability to sit for a long period of time, ability to handle often stressful situations under deadline, good manual and overall physical dexterity.

Qualified applicants, please apply directly to Stephanie Cathey at SCathey@wfxg.com.

Please reference NewsJobsWFXG in the subject line. No phone calls, please.

Augusta TV LLC, WFXG Fox 54 is a proud member of the Lockwood Broadcast Group. Pre-employment drug screen, driving record, and background check required. No phone calls please. We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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